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###### 4 min read

## [Are Meat Processors Prepared for the Extinction of the UPC Barcode?](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/sunrise2027)

 By [Sheridan Brewer](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/sheridan-brewer) on Apr 5, 2022 5:19:30 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/Barcode-Extinction.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/sunrise2027)

By 2027, retailers must be able to scan a 2D barcode to retrieve the GTIN-12 (UPC) data string in addition to the linear, 1D EAN/UPC barcode that is commonly used today for pricing information at checkout. This does not mean the linear UPC barcode will go away entirely, but product suppliers will be able to choose between using a 2D barcode or both barcodes on their POS items.

The rollout of the 2D barcode requirement is supported through [Sunrise 2027](https://www.gs1us.org/sunrise2027), a new initiative from GS1 US – a neutral, not-for-profit organization that develops internationally recognizable supply chain standards.

###### Topics: [food traceability](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-traceability) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [labeling system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/labeling-system) [weigh and label system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/weigh-and-label-system) [inventory accuracy](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/inventory-accuracy) [waste prevention](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/waste-prevention)

###### 3 min read

## [REGISTER NOW for User Summit 2021](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/usersummit2021-0)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Jan 25, 2021 4:57:56 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/Page-Header-525x250.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/usersummit2021-0)

The CAT Squared User Summit is designed to add value to food production operations by sharing best practices in the industry for adopting new technology to manufacturing processes.

[![Register Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5976339/d000dc6a-b205-4845-8f0c-ed6a10bf1a9b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5976339/d000dc6a-b205-4845-8f0c-ed6a10bf1a9b)

###### Topics: [Traceability technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/traceability-technology) [warehouse management software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/warehouse-management-software) [plant-floor software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/plant-floor-software) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [food quality software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-quality-software) [food manufacturing AI](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-ai) [continuous improvement software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement-software) [manufacturing operations management software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-operations-management-software)

###### 2 min read

## [Leading in 'A New Era of Smarter Food Safety'](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/leading-new-era-smarter-food-safety)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Nov 12, 2019 7:27:50 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/Era-of-smarter-food-safety.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/leading-new-era-smarter-food-safety)

On October 21, 2019, the [FDA](https://www.fda.gov/home) held a public meeting with a broad cross-section of industry stakeholders to build a shared vision around [A New Era of Smarter Food Safety](https://www.fda.gov/food/food-industry/new-era-smarter-food-safety), a campaign intended to strengthen the agency’s protection of the food supply.

###### Topics: [Era Smarter Food Safety](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/era-smarter-food-safety) [blockchain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/blockchain) [Traceability technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/traceability-technology) [food traceability](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-traceability) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [prescriptive analytics](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/prescriptive-analytics) [food manufacturing AI](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-ai) [industrial internet of things](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/industrial-internet-of-things)

###### 2 min read

## [CAT Squared becomes IBM Food Trust blockchain onboarding partner](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-first-mes-provider-become-ibm-food-trust-onboarding-partner)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Nov 4, 2019 12:28:54 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/IBM-Food-Trust-Business-Partner.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-first-mes-provider-become-ibm-food-trust-onboarding-partner)

CAT Squared is the first manufacturing execution system (MES) provider in the food industry to become an onboarding partner for [IBM Food Trust](https://www.ibm.com/blockchain/solutions/food-trust)TM, a blockchain-enabled global network of food chain participants that securely connects supply chain data across the ecosystem with trust and transparency.

###### Topics: [meat blockchain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/meat-blockchain) [blockchain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/blockchain) [Traceability technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/traceability-technology) [supply chain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [manufacturing execution system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-execution-system) [ctb food supplychain solutions](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/ctb-food-supplychain-solutions) [food value chain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-value-chain) [industrial internet of things](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/industrial-internet-of-things)

###### 1 min read

## [CAT Squared to Develop Blockchain App Connecting the Food Value Chain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-develop-blockchain-app)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Apr 9, 2019 6:25:08 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/food-traceability-blockchain-app.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-develop-blockchain-app)

For nearly 25 years, CAT Squared has developed manufacturing execution systems (MES) to manage plant-floor processes for food processing facilities. CAT Squared’s MES delivers end-to-end traceability from receiving of ingredients and dry goods through shipping of final product. By combining our MES with blockchain and other IIoT technologies, CAT Squared can now expand the reach of our capabilities outside the four walls of the plant, connecting all participants of the food value chain.

###### Topics: [blockchain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/blockchain) [Traceability technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/traceability-technology) [supply chain](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain) [food traceability](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-traceability) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [food manufacturing AI](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-ai) [industrial internet of things](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/industrial-internet-of-things)

###### 3 min read

## [CAT Squared Joins CTB Family](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/cat-squared-joins-ctb-family)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Sep 17, 2018 4:34:41 PM

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 CAT Squared is excited to announce that we are joining the CTB, Inc. family of brands. CTB is a trusted global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of agricultural systems and solutions. CAT Squared is CTB’s first acquisition of a software provider. This purchase adds value to the CTB family by capitalizing on the synergy between CAT Squared's manufacturing execution software for the food industry and CTB’s hardware and equipment brands such as Cabinplant and Meyn.

###### Topics: [manufacturing technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-technology) [mom software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mom-software) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [food manufacturing software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-software) [manufacturing execution system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-execution-system) [ctb food supplychain solutions](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/ctb-food-supplychain-solutions)

###### 2 min read

## [Video Explains CAT Squared MES Benefits](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/food-mes-video)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Dec 15, 2017 10:59:37 AM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/Promote-Benefits-of-MES-ERP.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/food-mes-video)

 

 

###### Topics: [plant floor optimization](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/plant-floor-optimization) [erp integration](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/erp-integration) [mom software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mom-software) [plant-floor software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/plant-floor-software) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [manufacturing software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-software) [food manufacturing software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-manufacturing-software) [continuous improvement software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement-software)

###### 1 min read

## [Customer Feedback from Latest MES Software Release](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/customer-feedback-latest-cat-squared-release)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Aug 10, 2017 11:25:39 AM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/New-Manufacturing-Software-1.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/customer-feedback-latest-cat-squared-release)

CAT Squared is working hard to bring our customers the best manufacturing operations management software available in the industry. We are committed to releasing new functionality to our customers three times each year. As a reminder to our customers, new releases are available in January, May, and September.

###### Topics: [mobile-app](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mobile-app) [warehouse management system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/warehouse-management-system) [manufacturing technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-technology) [plant-floor software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/plant-floor-software) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [manufacturing software upgrade process](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-software-upgrade-process)

###### 1 min read

## [NEW Direct Store Delivery for Mobile Devices](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/new-direct-store-delivery-for-mobile-devices)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Feb 6, 2017 3:36:23 PM

[![](https://www.catsquared.com/hubfs/DSD.jpg) ](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/new-direct-store-delivery-for-mobile-devices)

CAT Squared is proud to announce the release of our new [Direct Store Delivery (DSD)](https://www.catsquared.com/direct-store-delivery?hsLang=en) app for mobile devices. DSD provides route accounting, inventory control, mobile point-of-sale, and delivery functionality. The app integrates into a company's ERP, CRM, and WMS systems reconciling financial and inventory data.

###### Topics: [Traceability technology](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/traceability-technology) [mobile-app](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/mobile-app) [food traceability](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/food-traceability) [warehouse management system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/warehouse-management-system) [supply chain software](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/supply-chain-software) [ctb food supplychain solutions](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/ctb-food-supplychain-solutions) [cat squared news](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/cat-squared-news) [direct story delivery system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/direct-story-delivery-system) [dsd management system](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/topic/dsd-management-system)

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